Licensing Fees

Alcohol

The Department of Liquor Control allows businesses to take a train the trainer approach to training employees within a business. A certified member of the staff may train other employees on the rules and regulations around selling and serving alcohol and tobacco. These in-house certifications are not transferrable and employees must be recertified if they work for another employer. The In-House Training Kit includes all relevant materials and the mandatory DLC video for selling or serving alcohol. Training materials for other circumstances are listed below. The

Download the application forms to fill out. Most of them can be filled out on-screen by clicking on areas and typing. Print out and mail in with the appropriate fees. All of them use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you get a "Bad Encrypt Dictionary" error, download a more current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

The DLC offers a variety of other permits and licenses as required by State laws and regulations. For example, an art gallery, bookstore, public library or museum permit allows these venues to conduct an event at which malt or vinous beverages or both are served by the glass to the public, provided that the event is approved by the local licensing authority. A permit holder may purchase malt or vinous beverages directly from a licensed retailer. The permit holder shall be subject to the provisions of this title and the rules of the Board regarding the service of alcoholic beverages.

Education is a vital part of the mission of the Vermont Department of Liquor Control. The Education Division helps bring training and seminars to consumers, businessmen, teenagers, parents, bartenders, store owners, and anyone else who needs to know about how to make sure alcohol is only used in safe and legal ways.

Download the application forms to fill out. Most of them can be filled out on-screen by clicking on areas and typing. Print out and mail in with the appropriate fees. All of them use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you get a "Bad Encrypt Dictionary" error, download a more current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.